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ChilliChicago-Area Brand The Spice Drops Launches a Concentrated Chili Oil That Makes Food Spicy Without Changing the FlavorHarvestSaffron In The Cold Desert? Ladakh Is Putting 90,000 Iranian Corms To The TestMarketsUttar Pradesh Gears Up To Become Global Hub For Spice Processing & ExportsHarvestWhy 100 UP Farmers Are Growing Turmeric to Reduce Elephant Crop RaidsHarvestKashmir Squanders SaffronChilliChesapeake Chili Crisp? A DC-Area Chef Is Putting Unexpected Spins on the Condiment.HarvestRed Gold In Cold Desert: Iranian Corms Take Root As Ladakh Begins Saffron Farming Under 'Him Sarovar'TradeSpice market update: cumin continues its upward trendHarvestOyster Mushroom Cultivation Using Large Cardamom Residue: A Waste to Wealth Innovation by KVK AnjawFoodde' tandoor: Chinese ex-property agent turned hawker now serves masala rendang mutton & Indian mee siamChilliChicago-Area Brand The Spice Drops Launches a Concentrated Chili Oil That Makes Food Spicy Without Changing the FlavorHarvestSaffron In The Cold Desert? Ladakh Is Putting 90,000 Iranian Corms To The TestMarketsUttar Pradesh Gears Up To Become Global Hub For Spice Processing & ExportsHarvestWhy 100 UP Farmers Are Growing Turmeric to Reduce Elephant Crop RaidsHarvestKashmir Squanders SaffronChilliChesapeake Chili Crisp? A DC-Area Chef Is Putting Unexpected Spins on the Condiment.HarvestRed Gold In Cold Desert: Iranian Corms Take Root As Ladakh Begins Saffron Farming Under 'Him Sarovar'TradeSpice market update: cumin continues its upward trendHarvestOyster Mushroom Cultivation Using Large Cardamom Residue: A Waste to Wealth Innovation by KVK AnjawFoodde' tandoor: Chinese ex-property agent turned hawker now serves masala rendang mutton & Indian mee siam
EveryMasala

Spices of Latin America and the Caribbean

The home of chilli, vanilla, allspice and annatto: mole, jerk, adobo, aji and the pimento islands. 52 spices on EveryMasala so far.

Spice cities, markets and growing areas

Veracruz 3California 2Chihuahua 2Puebla 2Sinaloa 2Xalapa 2Arequipa 1Borba 1Callao 1Cartagena 1Comoros Islands 1Florida Keys 1Havana 1Hidalgo 1Lima 1Moruga 1Oaxaca Valley 1Papantla 1Szeged 1Tabasco 1Tol煤 1Yucat谩n Peninsula 1Zacatecas 1Antigua GuatemalaBelemCa帽adaChiapasCobanCob谩nCoronado National Forest

Blends of the region

Jamaican jerk seasoningAdobo seasoningRecado rojoCaribbean curry powder

Countries

馃嚘馃嚪 Argentina 5馃嚙馃嚫 Bahamas馃嚙馃嚙 Barbados 1馃嚙馃嚳 Belize 2馃嚙馃嚧 Bolivia 8馃嚙馃嚪 Brazil 14馃嚚馃嚤 Chile 7馃嚚馃嚧 Colombia 4馃嚚馃嚪 Costa Rica 2馃嚚馃嚭 Cuba 3馃嚛馃嚥 Dominica 1馃嚛馃嚧 Dominican Republic 2馃嚜馃嚚 Ecuador 5馃嚫馃嚮 El Salvador 1馃嚞馃嚛 Grenada 1馃嚞馃嚬 Guatemala 1馃嚞馃嚲 Guyana 2馃嚟馃嚬 Haiti 1馃嚟馃嚦 Honduras馃嚡馃嚥 Jamaica 6馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico 47馃嚦馃嚠 Nicaragua 1馃嚨馃嚘 Panama 2馃嚨馃嚲 Paraguay 1馃嚨馃嚜 Peru 19馃嚨馃嚪 Puerto Rico 2馃嚤馃嚚 Saint Lucia馃嚫馃嚪 Suriname 3馃嚬馃嚬 Trinidad and Tobago 3馃嚭馃嚲 Uruguay馃嚮馃嚜 Venezuela 5
PartSeedBarkRootFlowerFruitChilliLeafResinBulbStigmaBlendPasteSeasoning
FlavourHot and fieryWarm and sweet-spicedSweet and mellowEarthy and deepCitrus and brightSharp and pungentSmokyFloral and perfumedBitterAnise and liquoriceSour and tartSavoury and umamiNumbing and tinglingHerbal and green
MealBreakfastLunchDinnerSupperSnacks and tea timeDrinksDesserts and sweetsStreet foodPickles and preservesFeasts and banquets
馃嚨馃嚜 Peru and 5 moreChili pepperch墨lli The pungent berry of the Capsicum plant, used to add heat to dishes worldwide.Fruit 路 Hot and fiery 路 Earthy and deep 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 5 moreAnnatto The orange-red pigment from achiote seeds used as a natural food coloring and mild spice.Seed 路 Earthy and deep 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚙馃嚪 Brazil and 5 moreMalagueta peppermalagueta A small, fiery chili from Capsicum frutescens used across Portuguese-speaking regions.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚥馃嚱 MexicoPineapple sage A Mexican shrub with leaves that smell of pineapple and flowers that feed hummingbirdsLeaf 路 Citrus and bright 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 2 moreVanilla The cured fruit of a climbing orchid, the world's primary source of vanilla flavouringSweet and mellow 路 Warm and sweet-spiced 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 1 moreChipotle Smoke-dried ripe jalape帽o peppers used in Mexican and Tex-Mex cookingChilli 路 Hot and fiery 路 Smoky 馃嚥馃嚱 MexicoMulato pepper A dried Mexican chilli with notes of chocolate and licoriceSweet and mellow 路 Warm and sweet-spiced 馃嚟馃嚬 HaitiEpis A blended flavor base of peppers, garlic, and herbs essential to Haitian cookingHot and fiery 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚚馃嚤 ChileMerk茅nmezke帽 A traditional Mapuche smoked chili condiment from Chile, often mixed with coriander.Blend 路 Smoky 路 Hot and fiery 馃嚥馃嚱 MexicoSalsa macha A Mexican condiment of dried chilies and oil, crushed to a coarse texture.Paste 路 Hot and fiery 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚨馃嚜 Peru and 1 moreMu帽a An Andean aromatic herb brewed into tea across Peru and BoliviaLeaf 路 Herbal and green 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 4 moreVanilla The cured seed pods of a climbing orchid, the world's second-most expensive spice by weight.Fruit 路 Sweet and mellow 路 Floral and perfumed 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 5 morePaprika A red powder made from dried Capsicum annuum peppers, used to colour and flavour dishes across Europe and the Middle EasSeed 路 Sweet and mellow 路 Hot and fiery 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 5 moreJalape帽o A medium-sized Capsicum annuum cultivar from Mexico known for its green pods and moderate heat.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 路 Earthy and deep 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 5 moreHabanero A very hot chili cultivar with a floral aroma, native to the Amazon and grown in Mexico.Fruit 路 Hot and fiery 路 Floral and perfumed 馃嚨馃嚜 Peru and 3 morePink peppercornbaie rose The dried fruit of Schinus trees, offering a sweet, piney heat distinct from black pepper.Fruit 路 Sharp and pungent 路 Citrus and bright 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 1 morePoblano A mild Mexican chili pepper that becomes the dried ancho when mature.Chilli 路 Sweet and mellow 路 Hot and fiery 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 1 moreRecado rojo A red-orange paste of annatto and spices used to marinate meats in Yucat谩n cuisine.Earthy and deep 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚡馃嚥 Jamaica and 2 moreAllspice The dried green berry of a tropical tree, named for its blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove notes.Fruit 路 Warm and sweet-spiced 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚥馃嚱 MexicoCascabel chili A dried Mexican pepper with loose seeds that rattle like a bellHot and fiery 路 Smoky 馃嚮馃嚜 Venezuela and 5 moreAj铆 dulce A mild, sweet perennial pepper from the Caribbean and Latin America, used as a seasoning base.Chilli 路 Smoky 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚙馃嚪 Brazil and 2 moreBishop's crown A wrinkled, three-sided Capsicum baccatum cultivar with mild heat and a sweet flavor.Chilli 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚨馃嚜 Peru and 1 moreAj铆 panca A mild, fruity Peruvian chili used for its deep red color and sun-dried flavor.Chilli 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚬馃嚬 Trinidad and Tobago and 2 moreTrinidad Moruga Scorpion A superhot Capsicum chinense cultivar from Trinidad known for its intense, lingering heat and sweet fruit notes.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 2 moreEpazoteepaz艒tl A pungent leafy herb from the Americas, traditionally used to flavor beans and stews.Sharp and pungent 路 Citrus and bright 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 2 moreP谩palo A pungent herb from central Mexico to the Andes, used fresh in salsas and tacos.Leaf 路 Citrus and bright 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚨馃嚜 PeruLemon Drop pepperaj铆 lim贸n A bright yellow, citrus-flavored chilli from Peru's highlands.Hot and fiery 路 Citrus and bright 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 5 moreCulantro釣囜灨釣氠灁釣撫煉釣涐灦 A tropical herb with serrated leaves, offering a deep and pungent coriander flavour.Leaf 路 Herbal and green 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 1 moreHoja santa The large, heart-shaped leaf of a Mexican pepper plant, used to wrap and flavor food.Anise and liquorice 路 Warm and sweet-spiced 馃嚨馃嚜 Peru and 4 moreRocoto A hairy-leaved Andean pepper with black seeds and a distinct cucumber aroma.Fruit 路 Hot and fiery 路 Earthy and deep 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 5 moreCapsicum annuum A flowering plant producing berries of many colors and heat levels, from sweet bell peppers to fiery chilies.Fruit 路 Hot and fiery 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚨馃嚜 Peru and 5 moreCapsicum baccatumaj铆 A domesticated Andean chili with fruit that hangs down, known for its bright orange skin and warm heat.Hot and fiery 路 Citrus and bright 馃嚨馃嚜 Peru and 3 morePink peppercornmulli The dried pink drupes of the Schinus molle tree, sold as a peppery alternative to black pepper.Fruit 路 Sharp and pungent 路 Citrus and bright 馃嚙馃嚪 BrazilCapsicum flexuosum A tiny, mildly pungent wild chili native to southern Brazil.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 馃嚨馃嚜 PeruAj铆 amarillo A golden-orange Peruvian chili with fruity notes and moderate heatChilli 路 Hot and fiery 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚙馃嚪 Brazil and 2 moreCapsicum parvifolium A small-leaved wild chili shrub from northern South AmericaChilli 路 Hot and fiery 馃嚨馃嚜 Peru and 3 moreBlack mintHuacatay A South American marigold herb used as a paste or dried seasoning in Andean cookingLeaf 路 Herbal and green 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚥馃嚱 MexicoSerrano pepper A hot Mexican chili from mountain regions, used fresh in salsas and sauces.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 2 moreMexican oreganoor茅gano cimarr贸n A fragrant shrub from the Americas, its leaves provide a thyme-like herbal note distinct from Mediterranean oregano.Warm and sweet-spiced 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚙馃嚪 BrazilCapsicum recurvatum A wild nightshade chili that thrives in the humid forests of Brazil.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 馃嚚馃嚦 China and 5 moreRoselle The deep red calyx of a hibiscus plant, steeped into a tart drink or cooked as a leafy green.Fruit 路 Sour and tart 路 Citrus and bright 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 5 moreCapsicum frutescens A small, wild chili species with erect berries, native to the Americas and widely grown in tropical regions.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 馃嚡馃嚥 Jamaica and 4 moreCanella The aromatic inner bark of a Caribbean tree, often called white cinnamon.Bark 路 Warm and sweet-spiced 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚡馃嚥 JamaicaPimiento A sweet, heart-shaped red chili pepper used for stuffing olives and making cheese spreads.Chilli 路 Sweet and mellow 路 Hot and fiery 馃嚥馃嚱 MexicoGuajillo chilichile guajillo A dried Mexican pepper with a sweet, fruity flavor and mild heat.Sweet and mellow 路 Hot and fiery 馃嚥馃嚱 MexicoChile de 谩rbol A small, fiery Mexican chili pepper known for its grassy heat and bright red dried pods.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 路 Smoky 馃嚚馃嚧 Colombia and 2 moreTolu balsam A South American tree resin prized for its warm scent and historical medicinal role.Resin 路 Warm and sweet-spiced 馃嚫馃嚪 SurinameMadame Jeanette A fruity, very hot chili cultivar from Suriname with a reddish-yellow skin.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 路 Sweet and mellow
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